Also in Brandywell news today Derry want to immediately put in a behind the goal (away end side) covered terrace.
https://www.derryjournal.com/sport/f...tadium-3993717
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Also in Brandywell news today Derry want to immediately put in a behind the goal (away end side) covered terrace.
https://www.derryjournal.com/sport/f...tadium-3993717
https://www.dw.com/en/europe-wants-t...ons/a-62618330
This article is from summer but I can't find any updates on it. Standing in the UEFA conference league would be huge for LOI clubs, especially clubs like Derry and Pats who need to maximise space
Would the limited points of access/exit to Richmond Park still not present an issue for capacity, standing or otherwise ?Quote:
Originally Posted by GUFCghost
Presumably that would mean 'safe standing' sections, as opposed to the classic open terrace.Quote:
Originally Posted by GUFCghost
I see United Park is going to be named after a pub for this season. Interesting choice given the moral high ground that Drogheda, and it’s very vocal former chairman, have taken in the last few years.
It's funny really.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yossarian
No to gambling sponsor. Yes to alcohol sponsor.
The gambling sponsor didnt offer enough for his principles obviouslyQuote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
The drinks guy knew his price
If t was literally an alcohol sponsor - like a beer brand or an off-license chain - then I'd agree. But pubs are a different animal IMO. They don't just sell alcohol, and are often important neighbourhood facilities.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Also - there are LOI clubs who sell alcohol/operate bars themselves, but I'm not aware of any who run gambling companies ?
I don't disagree with any of that.Quote:
Originally Posted by EatYerGreens
Sounds like common sense to me. It’s all gone too PC in Ireland these days. People like pubs that why they are in every community in the country.Quote:
Originally Posted by EatYerGreens
Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by EatYerGreens
Yeah no reason to shame them for this....By God I wish people would just call it United Park though!
I don't know how much it cost but it is certainly something other clubs should look at to boost attendances. It will help create a good atmosphere.Quote:
Originally Posted by joey B
For anyone with an Independent.ie account, some photos of the final touches being added to Mounthawk Park:
https://www.independent.ie/regionals...-42314516.html
The main takeaway is that work on the terracing means that there may be additional capacity, but an engineering report will determine the final figure.
Away terrace will be 450 people and will have a roof.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shinkicker
It will also open the full Des Kelly to Bohs fans which will mean the entire capacity of Dalyer will go from about 3.5k to 4.5k this year. I'd be targeting an average of above 3.5k tbh
That'll be a good capacity for Bohs - probably the biggest in the league after Rovers, Cork and Pats ? Will be interesting to see what demand is like over the season.Quote:
Originally Posted by David BOHie
If it holds circa 450 - 500 then Pats, Shels, Rovers, Derry, Cork and Dundalk should fill it. It will be a good indicator for the capacity of the new stadium as to whether it will be big enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by EatYerGreens
Well Pates brought a lot more than 450 to Dalymount last year , so a lot of Pats fans will miss out this yearQuote:
Originally Posted by Shinkicker
I doubt that will worry Bohs much if they'll have much larger capaxcity and more of their own fans at such games.Quote:
Originally Posted by Glen Of Aherlow
That's my point, will they get full home support for every game. They will for the big games but against the smaller clubs???Quote:
Originally Posted by EatYerGreens
I see Pats announced their highest ever uptake on Season tickets. I wonder what the uptake is for Bohs this year with the additional capacity??Quote:
Originally Posted by Shinkicker
Only time will tell surely.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shinkicker
Over 3k memberships and season tickets was announced by the club recentlyQuote:
Originally Posted by Shinkicker
Was just about to post this. That was a couple weeks ago too, so it might be even higher by the time the season starts.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealJohn91
I didn't see that announcement, its great news and bodes well for the future also a projected indicator to the capacity required in the new stadiumQuote:
Originally Posted by ger121
All Bohs games will be sell outs , save for no showsQuote:
Originally Posted by Shinkicker
Brilliant, it's great to see the increase in support and not just for Bohs but for other clubs too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamesie
who'd have thought we'd get to a stage in the LOI where some stadium capacities are insufficient and holding clubs back
Can't say for certain but I think the height of that stand in Dalymount will be the same as what's proposed for the modular structures in the new Harps ground.
Given that the Dalymount terrace will hold 450 and is 23m length and the terraces at Harps are set to hold 1,400 across the width of a pitch.
I've been in the modular stands at Crusaders. They're not as nice underfoot as concrete but they do seem to represent a genuine opportunity to improve grounds at a lower cost. I'd wonder will we see a few more over the next few years. A shelter and an unobstructed view isn't a bad way to watch a football match.
Same lads building the stand in Dalymount are the lads working on the new Harps ground too. Certainly a similar structure, possibly a similar size. Meant to be incredible in terms of atmosphere.Quote:
Originally Posted by bohsmug
Ha ha .... so not even third biggest in the league.Quote:
Originally Posted by EatYerGreens
Yeah, if only the LFA had a ground to give us eh?Quote:
Originally Posted by pateen
That's a strange post Pateen. As we all know, the capacity of grounds like Dalymount is what it is. Even when the council redevelop the place it'll still have a smaller capacity than Turner's Cross (and it'll prove insufficient over time IMO). That's just the way it is in the league. Cork may consider themselves lucky to have a landlord that does everything for you - though God knows Cork football has played in enough grounds over the years (and lost some of them too in the process).Quote:
Originally Posted by pateen
So are Derry going ahead with their plans for an away stand?
No word on a temporary stand for this season, but last we heard big Phil was talking about a permanent structure for the start of next season :D would make any temporary structure going in this season unlikely.Quote:
Originally Posted by pateen
https://www.derryjournal.com/sport/f...season-3994144
ETA: would be unlikely to be an away section. Though would probably have to incorporate the existing curve somehow
Cheers A.N.
Looks good , i understand going for the size they did with the ground to be redeveloped , but pity they could'nt have gone for maybe 800 capacity. Be good to see three sides of the stadium in use .Quote:
Originally Posted by joey B
I wonder could Pats do something like that at the Shed End ? Would there be enough room ?
Or at least they would have liked to be under cover!! Would’ve liked to see a temporary roof over the school end.Quote:
Originally Posted by joey B